10th Moscow Jewish Film Festival Celebrates a Decade of Jewish Cinema in Moscow
From December 7 to 14, 2025, Moscow hosted the 10th Moscow Jewish Film Festival (MJFF)—a vibrant celebration of Jewish stories, culture, and artistic expression on the big screen. The anniversary edition brought together cinema lovers, creators, and cultural leaders for a week long program showcasing the best of contemporary Jewish film from around the world. […]
Unique Safeguarding and Rescue Torah Scroll Dedicated in Kyiv’s KEDEM Community
In a powerful and deeply symbolic event, the KEDEM Jewish community of Kyiv, led by Rabbi Pinchas Vishedski, dedicated a unique restored Torah Scroll during the festival of Chanukah—an act intended to bring special protection, unity, and hope for salvation to the Jews of the community, Ukraine, and beyond. The uniquely restored scroll, unlike a […]
Israeli Ambassador Visits Jewish Institutions in Novosibirsk
On Tuesday, December 23, a warm and friendly meeting took place in Novosibirsk with the Ambassador of the State of Israel to Russia, Mr. Oded Joseph. The visit was hosted by Chief Rabbi of Novosibirsk and Western Siberia, Rabbi Zalman Zaklas. The ambassador toured key community institutions, including the FJC ‘Or Avner’ Lyceum, the LEV […]
Jewmanji: YAHAD Launches New Educational Adventure Game
YAHAD, FJC’s Jewish youth programming for students and young professionals, is proud to announce the launch of a new educational board game designed to blend Jewish heritage study with fun and creativity. The game, titled Jewmanji, offers players an engaging journey through key moments in Jewish history—both real and imagined. Built around a dynamic, team-based […]
Georgia: Israeli Minister Ze’ev Elkin Visits FJC’s ‘Or Avner’ School in Tbilisi
As part of an official diplomatic visit to Georgia during the Chanukah holiday, Israeli Minister Ze’ev Elkin—who serves in the Ministry of Finance and oversees both the Tekuma Directorate and the Northern Rehabilitation Directorate—visited the FJC ‘Or Avner’ Jewish school in Tbilisi. He was warmly received by the school’s leadership—Chabad emissaries to Georgia, Rabbi Meir […]
Public Menorah Toppled in Chernihiv, Ukraine on Final Day of Chanukah
A public menorah set up in the northern Ukrainian city of Chernihiv was found toppled on Monday morning, the eighth day of Chanukah. A handwritten sign containing offensive language targeting the Jewish community was left at the site. Local police have launched an investigation. The menorah had been placed in a central location following a […]
Amid Crisis: Chanukah Lights Shine Bright in Kharkiv
Despite the ongoing crisis, the Jewish community of Kharkiv, Ukraine, once again celebrated Chanukah with resilience and joy. A festive motorcade, featuring dozens of cars adorned with rooftop menorahs, made its way through the city streets, bringing light and joy to its residents. Public spaces—including streets, shopping centers, and the city’s subway—were illuminated by ten […]
Mayor of Jūrmala Joins Chabad Chanukah Celebration: “Together, We’ll Make the City Even More Beautiful”
A central Chanukah menorah lighting took place in the heart of Jūrmala’s main pedestrian street, drawing over 100 participants from the local Jewish community and beyond. The event was filled with warmth, light, and joy. Just half an hour before the event began, Rabbi Mendy Zilberstrom, Chabad’s emissary to Jūrmala, received an unexpected phone call […]
Nightly Missiles, Prolonged Power Outages – and Soaring Prices: Ukraine Enters a Winter of Emergency
New fuel excise taxes set to take effect in January are expected to cause sharp price increases, while long hours without electricity are already threatening food supply chains. As Ukraine heads into another difficult winter, citizens across the country are feeling the growing pressure. In Jewish communities nationwide, the sense of hardship is deepening—and with […]
Chief Sephardic Rabbi of Israel Visits Jewish Moscow
The Jewish community of Moscow was recently honored by a landmark two-day visit from the Rishon LeZion, Chief Sephardic Rabbi of Israel and President of the Supreme Rabbinical Court, Rabbi David Yosef, who came at the invitation of Russia’s Chief Rabbi, Rabbi Berel Lazar. The highlight of the visit was Rabbi Yosef’s participation as the […]